Wallabies captain James Horwill and Kurtley Beale have been left out of the squad for the June Tests because of injuries.

Horwill sustained a hamstring injury in Saturday’s match between the Reds and Brumbies. He will undergo further scans but is expected to miss the the Tests against Scotland and Wales, which means a new skipper will need to be named.

Scrumhalf Will Genia and openside flanker David Pocock have been mentioned as candidates. Rocky Elsom, who has led the side before, has been left out of the squad completely.

Flyhalf Quade Cooper has been included in the squad. His return is timely considering the injury to James O’Connor (liver). Beale injured his shoulder in Saturday’s game between the Rebels and Hurricanes and will require surgery.